State
County
Land Area
14.2 sq mi
Density
6,181.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.10%
Growth Since 2010
5.61%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Citrus Heights is a city located in California. With a 2020 population of 87,974, it is the 92nd largest city in California and the 389th largest city in the United States. Citrus Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually and its population has increased by 5.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 83,301 in 2010. Citrus Heights reached it's highest population of 107,439 in 1990. Spanning over 14 miles, Citrus Heights has a population density of 6,181 people per square mile.
The average household income in Citrus Heights is $76,436 with a poverty rate of 11.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,260 per month, and the median house value is $297,700. The median age in Citrus Heights is 38 years, 35.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Citrus Heights was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,570 | 83.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4,723 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 3,428 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 3,040 | 3.48% |
| Some Other Race | 2,978 | 3.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 511 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.14% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,079 | 2.54 | 56.8 |
| Married | 14,209 | 3.29 | 69.1 |
| Non Family | 13,042 | 1.34 | 48.4 |
| Female | 4,586 | 3.34 | 49.8 |
| Male | 2,242 | 3.17 | 42.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,459 | 3.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,507 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 15,483 | 25.05% |
| Some College | 20,627 | 33.37% |
| Associates Degree | 7,145 | 11.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,089 | 14.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,506 | 5.67% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45,330 | 42,163 | 9,275 |
| Hispanic | 9,147 | 6,935 | 1,372 |
| Black | 2,556 | 2,319 | 394 |
| Asian | 2,526 | 2,327 | 987 |
| Multiple Races | 2,503 | 2,232 | 555 |
| Other Race | 1,854 | 1,212 | 155 |
| Native American | 394 | 377 | 120 |
| Islander | 109 | 109 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.07%.
$39,828
Average Earnings
$43,309
Average Male
$36,969
Average Female
80.61% of Citrus Heights residents speak only English, while 19.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.12% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,238 | 5,503 | 9.14% |
| Hispanic | 16,661 | 2,533 | 15.20% |
| Black | 3,394 | 972 | 28.64% |
| Multiple | 4,691 | 640 | 13.64% |
| Other | 2,962 | 560 | 18.91% |
| Asian | 3,033 | 294 | 9.69% |
| Native | 511 | 210 | 41.10% |
| Islander | 123 | 7 | 5.69% |
11.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.96%
Male Poverty Rate
12.00%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Citrus Heights is Native, with 41.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Citrus Heights is Islander, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.80%.
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,133 | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 746 | 6.70% |
| 2 or More | 206 | 6.69% |
| Black | 166 | 5.68% |
| Asian | 95 | 3.55% |
| Indian | 56 | 12.96% |
| Other | 34 | 1.55% |
6.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
86.59%
Native Born
13.41%
Foreign Born
5.66%
Non Citizen
7.75%
Naturalized
86.59% of Citrus Heights residents were born in the United States, with 66.25% having been born in California. 5.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87,974 | 89 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 87,885 | 89 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 87,796 | 89 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 87,707 | 32 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 87,675 | 496 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 87,179 | 636 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 86,543 | 878 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 85,665 | 741 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 84,924 | 616 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 84,308 | 527 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 83,781 | 508 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 83,273 | -1,798 | -0.21% |
| 2000 | 85,071 | -22,368 | -2.31% |
| 1990 | 107,439 | 21,528 | 2.26% |
| 1980 | 85,911 | 64,151 | 14.72% |
| 1970 | 21,760 | 0.00% |